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Omnitracs acquires Blue Dot Solutions
DALLAS — Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, has acquired Blue Dot Solutions, a provider of cloud-based workflow software
Class 8 used truck sales volume drops in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) declined moderately in February, falling 5 percent month-over-month thus erasing a portion of January’s
Why Boyle is a repeat nominee for “Best Fleet To Drive For” at TCA.
4th quarter driver turnover rate shows muddled picture
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations Wednesday released its figures on truck driver turnover in the fourth quarter, showing a continued downward trend in
Netradyne launches new integrated vision safety system
SAN DIEGO — Netradyne, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology focusing on driver and fleet safety, has launched VisionPRO, a new integrated vision safety
Blue Ink Technology releases BIT Air Scale for gross and axle weights
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Blue Ink Tech, maker of the BIT ELD, has released the most recent addition to its BIT Full Service Platform. BIT
Pilot Flying J raises over $1 million to support heart campaign
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J said the company raised $1,068,243 in support of the American Heart Association’s “Life Is Why We Give” campaign, presenting
North Carolina considers hand-held phone ban while driving
RALEIGH, N.C. — With smartphones now ever-present, North Carolina lawmakers are revisiting distracted driving laws and on Tuesday advanced a prohibition on hand-held cellphone use
Dana releases new version of Rhombus TireAnalytics
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Inc. Wednesday released Rhombus TireAnalytics Version 3.0 with new capabilities to help large fleets reduce tire costs. The third generation of
Mid America Logistics initiates ‘transparent’ pay program
ST. LOUIS — Mid America Logistics has announced a new driver program called “No More Counting Miles” as what the company is calling a transparent
ATRI study addresses issues related to marijuana-impaired driving
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Wednesday published research detailing issues and solutions related to marijuana-impaired driving, a top safety research priority identified
Texas DOT launches anti-trafficking initiative
AUSTIN – As part of a statewide effort to raise awareness, increase vigilance and report signs of human trafficking, the Texas Department of Transportation, in
International Truck introduces powertrain packages to LT series
LISLE, Ill. — To simplify the process of spec’ing a vehicle for optimal fuel efficiency, International Truck has introduced powertrain packages to its International LT
TCA’s Highway Angel Award Winner for 2018
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Army/Air Force Exchange Service to honor Vietnam vets with rolling billboard
DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is honoring Vietnam Veterans with a 53-foot rolling billboard. For the second year in a row, the
Spot van, reefer rates stabilize after 8 weeks of declines
PORTLAND, Ore. — After eight weeks of declines, national average spot van and refrigerated freight rates stabilized during the week ending March 9, said DAT
U.S. Class 8 truck sales down 1.7 percent in February
Class 8 new truck sales in the United States fell 1.7 percent in February with 19,858 units sold compared with 20,192 in January, according to
Chao launches council to support emerging transportation technology
AUSTIN, Texas — Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Tuesday said she had created a Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council, an internal deliberative
FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls back in January
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After a spike to a 11.44 positive reading in December, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell back to 5.79 in January as had